IT Infrastructure Programme Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Robert Half
£80 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager for Infrastructure & Security Delivery will lead a high-profile infrastructure transformation for a leading UK insurer, focusing on governance and delivery across various technology initiatives. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale programmes, particularly in the insurance sector, and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers. The position is hybrid, based in Leeds, with a contract length of 6 months and a competitive day rate. The successful candidate will drive delivery momentum and ensure alignment among stakeholders while managing risks and dependencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead programme-level governance, delivery oversight, and stakeholder alignment across infrastructure and security workstreams
- Manage RAID logs, delivery planning, dependency mapping, and status reporting
- Oversee delivery across domains such as security uplift, IAM/PAM, disaster recovery, network/server refresh, and platform transitions
- Drive sprint cadence and coordination across technical squads and third-party partners
- Interface with project managers, architects, product owners, and senior technology leadership
- Embed consistent frameworks for resource planning, risk mitigation, and roadmap execution
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering programmes with a total value of £20–25 million
- Background in the insurance sector or other regulated industries (preferred)
- Proven track record leading large-scale infrastructure programmes
- Strong understanding of delivery across IAM, network/server upgrades, DR, and technical migrations
- Comfortable with Agile and hybrid methodologies and working with both in-house and vendor teams
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across CIO/COO-level and technical stakeholders
- Hands-on approach to driving delivery momentum, managing risks, and unlocking blockers
Salary (Rate): £75.00/hr
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Programme Manager – Infrastructure & Security Delivery
Robert Half is supporting our consulting client on a high-profile infrastructure transformation within a leading UK insurer. We are now seeking an experienced Programme Manager to drive delivery across infrastructure and security initiatives, providing leadership, structure, and governance across cross-functional technology teams and suppliers.
Client: Global Consulting Firm
Location: Leeds
Hybrid – Remote with occasional travel to Leeds
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: £650 per day via umbrella company
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead programme-level governance, delivery oversight, and stakeholder alignment across infrastructure and security workstreams
- Manage RAID logs, delivery planning, dependency mapping, and status reporting
- Oversee delivery across domains such as security uplift, IAM/PAM, disaster recovery, network/server refresh, and platform transitions
- Drive sprint cadence and coordination across technical squads and third-party partners
- Interface with project managers, architects, product owners, and senior technology leadership
- Embed consistent frameworks for resource planning, risk mitigation, and roadmap execution
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience delivering programmes with a total value of £20–25 million
- Background in the insurance sector or other regulated industries (preferred)
- Proven track record leading large-scale infrastructure programmes
- Strong understanding of delivery across IAM, network/server upgrades, DR, and technical migrations
- Comfortable with Agile and hybrid methodologies and working with both in-house and vendor teams
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across CIO/COO-level and technical stakeholders
- Hands-on approach to driving delivery momentum, managing risks, and unlocking blockers
NOTE: If we haven’t worked together before, we’ll be happy to provide a testimonial from a consulting colleague who can vouch for your experience. Please also note that successful onboarding includes financial and criminal background checks, as well as referencing for the last three years.